Category Archives: Performance Management Skills

Make Time to Talk with Children

Posted on April 10, 2019 by Marcia Hebert

Talking with children makes a difference! “The more that adults intentionally make time for talking and sharing experiences, the more support there is for children’s language development and later reading comprehension success.” from the National Institute for Literacy
Are you making time to talk? Continue reading →

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The 20th Reunion at the John Hancock Child Care Center

Posted on February 15, 2019 by Marcia Hebert

It has been eight years since our John Hancock Child Care Center in Boston closed. As we were all saddened by the corporate decision, we were determined to make our last months memorable. The following is from my journal entry of June, 2010.
“On a recent summer afternoon—a Saturday—when so many other events are planned, they came to ours! Hundreds of people attended. Unbelievable! The line to the front door stretched down the block! The perfect celebration for our 20 years as the John Hancock Child Care Center. And, it was quite the party! Continue reading →

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A Look Back …

Posted on January 30, 2019 by Marcia Hebert

As Director of an early childhood program, are you creating a environment for magic? Continue reading →

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The Image of a Child

Posted on November 30, 2016 by Marcia Hebert

In Reggio Emilia there is much discussion around the principle – The Image of the Child. For it is the point from which all teaching and learning begin. How much time have we spent thinking about our image of the child? And, do our early childhood settings reflect the image we hold? Continue reading →

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Building a Team: The Developmental Stages of a Teacher

Posted on October 28, 2016 by Marcia Hebert

When designing staff development opportunities, directors of early childhood programs must know the individual members of their teams. And, if developmental events are to really make a positive impact, they must, as a first step in assessing training needs, observe and reflect upon the ages and stages of these teachers. Continue reading →

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Building a Team: The First Days – Orientation

Posted on September 18, 2016 by Marcia Hebert

When it comes to building a team and adding to our staff, I put a lot of effort into the “new” teacher’s first week. When people know what is expected of them, when they know who, what, where, when, why, and how about the child care center, they begin their work more confidently. Continue reading →

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Building a Team

Posted on August 26, 2016 by Marcia Hebert

All this summer, I watched many flock of geese fly over my house in their familiar “V” formation. Consider what some believe about why geese fly the way they do. And then, consider what we can learn from them … Continue reading →

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Working Together: Attitude

Posted on June 28, 2016 by Marcia Hebert

One factor that has a tremendous impact on the ability of teams to work together is ATTITUDE! Continue reading →

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Working Together: A Word About Expectations

Posted on May 31, 2016 by Marcia Hebert

How does a director or leader of an early childhood program cultivate a climate in which people consistently do their best? Continue reading →

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Working Together: Characteristics of Effective Teachers

Posted on April 30, 2016 by Marcia Hebert

If we’re going to teach young children, our aim should be high! What does it take to become an effective early childhood teacher and to excel in our profession? Continue reading →

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